Below are emails and letter excerpts received people who have purchased Slip-Not’s

Just a bit of feedback for you.
Bought one of your "hooks" on Saturday from Terrace Boating and used it on my 5.6 M Quinnie on Sunday.

I was surprised, it did what you claim, did not slip, and did not damage the silver rope.
Very impressed.
Great Idea !!!

Noel Gain
BATPAK
Maitland, NSW
Director
info@batpak.com.au

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Dear Sir / Madam

I have one of your "Slipnot " anchor fittings , the BLUE CAP model to fit to my new Stessl fishing boat but alas , I have the fitting with no instructions . Would you please send me the instructions and any information on other innovative fittings you may have.

My postal address is : Johnny Dick, Coffs Harbour ,

Or you may e/mail me at the above address.

Thankyou for your time

Johnny Dick

J.D. the Tantric Drummer

Dear Steve,
Thanks for the fast response....I see now how it works as my new boat has a bollard and I see where I need to mount your deck mount fitting. I am interested in the rubber ring arrangement that helps to stop that "sea sick " feeling when at anchor. I looked at the picture and would like to purchase one...WITH INSTRUCTIONS !!! ha ha .

Do you do direct mail orders and if so how much will it cost me ?

Please reply at your leisure....my boat they ( Stessl ) tell me today is still several weeks away from delivery.

Once again, thanks for the info. Hope to hear from you soon...

Johnny

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Dear Blue Acres,

I purchased some of your slip-nots at the Sydney Boat show and would like to commend you on a brilliant product.

I have a 40ft yacht and have since purchased more - one for every bumper fender. It's too easy, any bumper I grab can go anywhere, at any length in seconds. I had to get them over pretty quick the other day and the speed I got them fixed in place saved me a few dollars in repair bills.

Thanks,

Brad Dawson
Manly

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Hi,

Thought I should drop you a line and tell how impressed I am with my Slip-Not purchases.

I have a 5m tinny with a deck mount Slip-Not fixed to the bow and the light anchor springer with a blue Slip-Not. I fish for jew and at times in strong nor easters, the springer is a ripper and the Slip-Not's make it all so simple to use. Since purchasing the "system" I have found it to be much more comfortable in the boat, easier to stand up and easier to fight fish. I was surprised that it helped so much.

I must be honest, I was a bit unsure when I first started using it and put the rope through the Slip-Not's twice. No need, I now use it as per the instructions.

In my opinion the set up is a must have, it's simple to use and it works!

Top Stuff,
Robert Walker
Fishing and Boating Columnist
Maitland Mercury.

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Where can I get the stainless steel Slip knot's?

I live in Fremantle W.A. and would like to get 6 of the ones that bolt on with the plate and three with the ring. I used them on my mates box trailer yesterday (his come from the Melbourne boat show) what a brilliant invention.

He has a way to make a simple truckies hitch with them. With the rope over the load he puts the hook and ring style slip knot on the rope (with the ring pointing down). The rope is then simply passed under the tiedown rail, then through the ring of the slip knot invention. Now the load can be pulled tight and the rope is secured to the plate style that is bolted to the trailer. Too easy!

Andrew Ison
Fremantle W.A.

Tackle Tour XMG 50 EXC704 video review.

http://www.tackletour.com/video/ttvlamiexc704wmv.wmv

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Australian Fishing World

A Blast of Glas

FISHO tested some of the Lamiglas range on a number of thumper bream and bass back in the June issue. Another offering from the Lamiglas range is the Certified Pro XPC 703BA baitcaster. Now's the time of year when most keen bass fishos dust off their favourite gear and begin to dream of those big bass that lurk beneath their favourite snag. A few fishos, beyond help, even start practice casting in their own backyard, much to the amusement of their neighbours. Sound familiar? Then this may be of interest to you. Featuring a Fuji exposed blank reels seat for extra sensitivity, this rod, I would rate as a medium to fast taper. Probably the first thing you notice when you pick this rod up, besides its featherweight, is the number of guides. The increased guides are supposed to offer a better casting action, more line control and even minimise birds nests. At seven foot, the length was about right for casting anything from plastics to hard bodies. It would be nice to have a rod for every lure kind, just like it would be nice to own a Ferrari, but neither is going to happen. This rod seems to bridge the gap offering good versatility. The rod's line rating is 6-15lb and claims to throw lure weights from 1/4 to 1/2 ounce. This seems pretty accurate Ð matched with a high quality baitcaster reel, this rod would make an ideal way to kick off a new bass season.

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Tackle Tour ICAST Rod Report.

It was here in the rod category that the battle lines were really drawn. The players here are as different as can be, with well established companies like G.Loomis and Lamiglas representing the "old guard." (Click Here)

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Australian Fishing World

A TOUCH OF CLASS By Scott Thomas

LAMIGLAS has an extensive rod building history that dates back 54 years. After a long absence from the Australian market, local distributor Blue Acres is now importing Lamiglas rods. What better way to test a handful of these new rods than to take them along for a Fisho get-together at Jervis Bay on the fish-rich SW
south coast. While the weather turned predictably sour, taking gamefishing off the agenda, an opportunity to test the Lamiglass rods handily presented itself. It was decided a spot of bream fishing around the washes would satisfy our needs. Three Lamiglas rods were on board – all spin rods. The first was the 7’EXS702BA which features a unique graphite handle which offers extra sensitivity and lightness. Chris Yu, Fisho’s  ational advertising manager, caught a bundle of good sized bream and even a couple of drummer on the  XS702BA flicking small plastics into the wash. The rod performed effortlessly. I was using the smaller EXS661BA which at 6’6” is designed to handle 6-10lb line and throw lures from 1/16- 5/16oz. It threw small  lastics with ease and landed a nice bream and tailor without question. This rod also features a graphite  andle, which surprisingly stayed “grippy” when wet. The only drawback with this rod was the butt section of  he handle which I thought was slightly too short, although many fishos may prefer this short handle – it’s more a personal preference. For the light application this rod is designed for, the short handle shouldn’t be a  worry for quick fights. The last rod we reviewed is the XPS662BA. At 6’6” this rod claims to throw weights  rom 1/8-3/8oz and handles line from 4-10lb. Unlike the other two rods, this nice little spin stick featured the  raditional cork handles. I’ve used this rod a few times now for bream and bass fishing, throwing ultralight  plastics into tight snags. Pulling good size bream and bass from the snags was a breeze – this rod really   had some grunt down low for such a lightweight flick stick. It could also handle casting a slightly heavier lure when needed. All three rods featured American tackle soft touch reel seats, which fit comfortably in the  and. Expect to hear more from Lamiglas as it continues to introduce these high-end rods into the Australian  market. Prices start at $412 for the XPS and around $550-$650 for the EXS rods.

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XMG 50

Tackle Tour XMG 50 Test

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XMG 50

mikemladenik.com

So far this season most of my smallmouth and walleye fishing has been with the new XMG 50 series rods from Lamiglas. Having used cork handle rods most of my life I must admit I was a bit hesitant at first. Relying on finesse presentations, I found the graphite handles to be more sensitive making the ultimate connection between the lure, line, rod and hand.

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XMG 50

mikemladenik.com

Being on the water on a daily basis I also appreciate how light these rods are. The XMG 50 rods are not only a pleasure to fish with but can be relied on to give you a great hookset. Don’t let the light feel of the rod deceive you, they are exceptionally strong.

This spring, when we were hit with extreme weather conditions and falling water temperatures, I know that the Lamiglas XMG rods put more fish in my boat.

EXS 721 jigging for walleye and light finesse bass presentations

EXS 702 tubes, grubs, small soft plastic jerkbaits

EXS 703 soft plastic jerkbaits, tubes, small crankbaits

When fishing plastics in cold water, I prefer a rod with a fast tip. The fast tip enables me to detect even the slightest pick up. However, if your rod is to light, you won’t get a good hookset. So besides having a fast tip, the rod should have plenty of power. My preferred rod is a seven foot Lamiglas EXS 703 or an EXS 661. Lamiglas XMG series rods are the most sensitive and lightest rods I have ever fished with. www.Lamiglas.com Use a medium action spinning reel spooled with Yo-Zuri six or eight pound test Ultra Soft. Ultra Soft is a blend of Fluorocarbon and nylon designed specifically for spinning reels. With less memory and stretch than monofilament line, it is trouble free and a pleasure to fish with.

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Fly Rod

Fish Alaska Magazine

Editor’s Choice—Best Value Lightweight Fly Rod
Lamiglas JimTeeny
Signature JTT 905

Lamiglas’ rods have long been favored by many among Alaska’s angling class, and certainly, adding the name of renowned fly angler Jim Teeny, originator of the Teeny Nymph, holder of 10 IGFA world records, to a line of fly rods can do nothing but further cement their reputation for performance. It came as no surprise, then, when after tallying our reports the Jim Teeny Signature series rods ranked among the best fly rods for Alaska, regardless of price.

These four-piece, fast-action rods (our favorite for this category is the 9-foot, 5-weight model) are fashioned from Lamiglas’ IM700 graphite blanks and outfitted with Fuji stripper guides, single-foot snake guides, an aluminum reel seat, and a fixed fighting butt. And with their balance of price and performance, they’re a great rod model for both beginning and polished fly anglers.

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Fly Rod

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